EDM 3322        Integrated Methods I . . . . . 3(S)
Teacher’s role in delivering content specific curricula within the middle school will be the focus. Students will develop ability to construct lesson plans of various types that integrate specialized content across the middle level curriculum. Basic lesson plans for direct instruction, guided discovery, problem-centered learning, and class and individual projects will be developed. Planning for implementation of cooperative learning, alternative assessment, and verbal techniques that encourage student thinking will be addressed. Students will become familiar with content specific manipulatives, other instruction tools, and ways to organize and communicate information in written and oral modes. Development of the emerging professional at the technical level will be emphasized

EDM 3942        ESOL/Reading Professional Practicum II . . . . . 3(F,S)
This clinical field experience includes integrating reading standards and ESOL competencies across the curriculum through carefully planned and designed course assignments. Under the guidance of highly qualified supervising teachers, students will work with individuals, small groups, large groups and/or the entire class. Students will also continue work begun earlier in their program on their Teacher Development Portfolio (TDP) which document Educator Accomplished Practices Competencies and ESOL Performance Standards. Minimum of 100 hours in an Elementary, K-6, educational setting that includes: observation, planning, adapting, delivering, and evaluating units including curriculum materials, activities, and assessments of students from diverse backgrounds, i.e., culturally and linguistically diverse (Limited English Proficient-(LEP), and students at risk for school failure

EDM 4310        Instruction, Management, and Assessment . . . . . 3(F,S)
Corequisite: EDM 3942 or EDM 4943
Strategies for managing the classroom, instruction and evaluation as it relates to teaching the essential school competencies

EDM 4320        Senior Seminar: Teaching in the Middle School . . . . . 2(F,S)
Prerequisite: EDM 3230 and EDF 3234
Corequisite: EDG 4940
Organization of knowledge, materials, and learning activities to achieve instructional effectiveness and sound classroom management techniques. The student teacher will develop materials in the middle school as a member of a planning team

EDM 4402        Educational Assessment . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Designed for all students in Teacher Education and focuses on assessment concepts that are critical for good teaching. Topics include (1) measurement issues to determine assessment quality; (2) teacher constructed assessments such as paper and pencil assessments; (3) interpreting standardized assessments commonly used in public schools

EDM 4404        Contemporary Issues in Public Education . . . . . 1-3(S)
An overview of current public school issues in the state of Florida. Is intended for individuals planning to pursue an alternative route to obtaining state certification as a teacher in the Florida public schools

EDM 4943        ESOL/Reading Professional Practicum III . . . . . 3(F,S)
This clinical field experience includes integrating reading standards and ESOL competencies across the curriculum through carefully planned and designed course assignments. Under the guidance of highly qualified supervising teachers, students will work with individuals, small groups, large groups and/or the entire class. Students will also continue work begun earlier in their program on their Teacher Development Portfolio (TDP) which document Educator Accomplished Practice Competencies and ESOL Performance Standards. Minimum of 100 hours in a secondary educational setting includes: observation, planning, adapting, delivering, and evaluating units that include curriculum materials, activities, and assessments of students from diverse backgrounds, i.e., culturally and linguistically diverse (Limited English Proficient - (LEP), and students at risk for school failure. Graded on satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis only

EDM 4944        Instructional Technology Professional Development Practicum IV . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: EDM 4943.
Corequisite: EDG 4940
Integrate skills and concepts acquired throughout the program. Focus is on developing and implementing instruction with appropriate educational practice and evaluation. Passing scores on ICFE and Practica for professional education and subject area(s); successful completion of Professional Portfolio and completion of degree coursework are also required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only

EDM 6235        Integrated Curriculum and Instruction/Middle Level Education . . . . . 3(F,SS)
Advanced curriculum for graduate middle level education students. Format combines classroom instruction and student engagement focusing on integration of the content areas with a field based component in which the student applies learnings and conducts research. Emphases of instruction are integration of content, best practices in the content areas, accomplished practices in teaching, contextual learning, constructivism, cooperative learning, interdisciplinary instruction, mental habits, multiple intelligences, SCANS competencies, and authentic assessment

EDM 6245        Curriculum, Instruction and Organization:    Middle Level Education . . . . . 3(F)
Examination of the curriculum, instruction and organization of contemporary middle level education. Special needs of the pre-adolescent student as a learner, curriculum organization. Interdisciplinary teaming, cooperative learning and advisory/ counseling strategies will be incorporated

EDM 6405        School Involvement and Community Relations  . . . . . 3(F,SS)
Investigate techniques and strategies for developing and implementing effective home, school, community involvement programs at the middle school level. Emphasis will be placed on materials and techniques for communicating effectively with families from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the implications for industrial, labor and community relations as they impact the middle school level

EDM 6410        Classroom Management for Middle Level Environments . . . . . 3(S)
Provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions among the social, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of the pre- and early adolescent and effective management of classroom instruction and behavior

EDM 6411        Practical Applications and Issues in  Assessment and Classroom Management:   Middle Level Education . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Students will examine trends, issues and practical applications in assessment and classroom management. Of special concern will be an analysis of the empirical evidence associated with current practices in assessment and classroom management

EDM 6911        Action Research . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: EDM 6912
Implementation of proposal prepared in Research Practicum including identification of a problem in the area of Middle Level Education, review of pertinent literature and preparation of a proposal with all the necessary information, conducting research in a professional manner, evaluation and written report of the results. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only

EDM 6912        Research Practicum . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Identification of a problem in the area of Middle Level Education, review of pertinent literature and preparation of a proposal with all the necessary information, conduct of research in a professional manner, evaluation and written report of the results

EDM 6935        Graduate Seminar: Middle Level Education . . . . . 2(F,S)
Corequisite: EDG 5940
Organization of knowledge, materials, and learning activities to achieve instructional effectiveness and sound classroom management techniques in middle school settings